{"product_id":"red-fescue-california-native-meadow-grass","title":"Red Fescue — Festuca rubra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine-textured, cool-season grass for soft meadow effects and suitable low-mow areas. Red Fescue performs best with mild temperatures and can be useful in shaded coastal gardens; hot inland sites need careful placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in Southern California\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits it well; sun is more suitable in cool coastal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmown growth can reach 1–3 feet tall. Rhizomes spread to form patches, so width expands over time rather than remaining a fixed clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, but summer dormancy and thinning can occur. Match watering to season and desired appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to several soil textures with drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid spreading during favorable cool conditions; damaged or thinned areas may recover slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides grassy structure and forage; pair with flowering natives for nectar resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave natural for a meadow effect or mow appropriately for a turf-style planting. Watch for summer disease in hot conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool coastal meadows, shaded borders and appropriate low-mow landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative photograph of the named plant, not current nursery stock. Image by Krzysztof Ziarnek (Kenraiz), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Festuca_rubra_kz01.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. No intentional modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred plant and container size when requesting an order. Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Current availability and plant condition are confirmed individually. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-plant\"\u003eRequest plants and sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48331627233334,"sku":null,"price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-inch","offer_id":48350809620534,"sku":null,"price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/upload-1793112910395_a78d1d79-e005-4cce-9289-31a2497c4e06.jpg?v=1793112920","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/red-fescue-california-native-meadow-grass","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}